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Mini Cookies and Cream Cheesecakes

Decadent bite-sized cheesecakes featuring an Oreo cookie crust, creamy vanilla filling packed with cookie chunks, and a rich chocolate ganache drip.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Crust
  • 12 chocolate sandwich cookies whole
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup sour cream room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 8 chocolate sandwich cookies roughly chopped
Chocolate Ganache
  • 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.33 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 chocolate sandwich cookies crushed, for garnish

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Food processor
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
  2. Pulse 12 cookies in a food processor into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter.
  3. Press 1 tablespoon of crust mixture into each liner. Bake for 5 minutes, then cool slightly.
  4. Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the 8 roughly chopped cookies using a spatula.
  7. Divide batter evenly among the cups. Bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are set but centers slightly jiggle.
  8. Turn off oven, crack door, and let cool inside for 15 minutes. Then chill in fridge for 3 hours.
  9. Heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips, let sit 3 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  10. Remove liners, spoon ganache over chilled cheesecakes, and top with crushed cookies.

Notes

Ensure all dairy ingredients (cream cheese, sour cream, eggs) are completely at room temperature before mixing to avoid a lumpy filling.